2018 Gala Information

Auditions:
Monday, April 16 at 3:00PM in the Choir Room (after Singers practice)

Rehearsals:
Tuesday, April 17 – 3:00-4:00PM
     (Everyone should attend to learn Finale music)
Wednesday, April 18 – 3:00-4:00PM (Everyone)
Thursday & Friday, April 19 & 20 – 2:15-3:15
     by appointment with Miss Sarazen (Mr. Cloonan at PMEA)
Monday & Tuesday, April 23-24 – 3:00-4:30
     Choir Room only on Monday, stage available Tuesday
Wednesday, April 25 – 3:00-5:00
     (try to get through entire show, props/costumes in if needed)
Thursday, April 26 – 3:00-5:30
     (complete run of show, clear stage for NHS Induction at end)
Friday, April 27 – stay through from after school (dinner provided);
     show at 7:00PM

​Details:
This is our night to shine as the drama club!  The Gala is a showcase of theatrical talents, acting, singing, and dancing.  Things to consider when putting together an “act” for auditioning:

1. Songs – can be solo, duet, trio, or small group, and should come from a Broadway musical.  If you need Mr. Cloonan to play for you, get the sheet music to him ASAP so he can begin to practice.  Need to find some music?  Check any of the 10 or so books in the Choir Room, or go to sites such as sheetmusicdirect.com.  If you plan to use a soundtrack, please make sure you have a clear recording that you are working from and if possible, email it to Mr. Cloonan at [email protected] so we can get it set up on the iPad to run through the sound system.
2. Scenes – can be a monologue, short scene between 2 or 3 characters, or even a small group.  The content of the scene must be school-appropriate and is subject to the approval of Miss Sarazen and/or Mr. Cloonan.  If props are needed, please let Megan or Ryleigh know so that we can plan stage management appropriately.  And same deal with the soundtrack – make sure it is a clear recording and email it to Mr. Cloonan.
3. One-Act – if anyone has a specific, short one-act ready to go that they are interested in directing and have talked with some people to put it on, we can include it.  There can’t be any elaborate set, and there is minimal time to hold any specific auditions/casting sessions.  If it’s longer than 15 minutes, we probably won’t be able to include it in the line-up as there are a lot of students interested in performing and we try to cap the program at 2 hours in length with an intermission.
4. Dance routines – you are most welcome to come up with a dance combination or routine to a song from a musical.  Again, it could be solo, duet, or small group.

 
Props, Costumes, Sound, Etc.
We will have 3 hand-held wireless microphones set up across the stage as well as 2 monitor speakers, and the keyboard will be plugged in downstage left.  If you have any additional needs, let Megan and Ryleigh know so they can coordinate with those working on light & sound.
 
In terms of props, let the student directors know what needs you may have such as tables, chairs, or any additional small items.  For the most part, each group sets up their own act, but we put together a set list and have stage managers helping backstage to make sure the show runs smoothly.
 
Costumes have been minimal in the past few years, but if you want to dress up in something other than “concert dress” type outfits, coordinate that amongst yourselves.  If there are specific costuming needs, we can coordinate a trip to the warehouse if absolutely necessary, or we have the middle school prop room available to us as well.  See Miss Sarazen for details if that is a need.
 
Thespian Society Induction
We’d like to make the induction ceremony into the International Thespian Society a little more formalized this year and do the recognition at the end of the first act.  So, if you’re someone who will earn membership into the society or achieve a new level with your points, we’ll recognize you and ask you to come up on stage to get your ribbon, pin, or certificate.  And there will probably be cake back in the choir room during intermission as a mini-reception for you!  We’ll have a bake sale at intermission for the audience, and you can stay back and enjoy your own reception.